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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 21, 1954
Page
9
Rosa Taylor of Toronto aged 53 suffered a fractured hip and other injuries when a large tractor trailer rolled twice on Mo 7 highway at town’s edge. The driver said he jackknifed after trying to pass a car and brake. Taylor was taken to hospital in Guelph.
The church choir meeting elected new officers after a long discussion of 1954 municipal business from annexation to hearing preparations. Months of planning included a near record adjournment time and a focus on library and arena matters plus school and tax topics.
At the Y s Men meeting, Al Vinn from the Ontario Department of Travel and Publicity spoke as guest. He distributed maps and promotional materials and urged members to seek suitable camp sites and accommodations with the department s travel services. Clarence Rognvaldson introduced him and thanked him for the presentation.
The Knox Presbyterian church Woman's Missionary Society held its first meeting of the year at Miss Ruby Clarke's home on Bower Avenue. After devotions led by Mrs H Alliso, the group introduced the new study Where Sun Was, led by committee in charge Mrs Al Buchan and Mr F Blow with Mr HL Bennie assisting. The session planned follow up work and discussion on the immigration topic.
A damaged letter from Manitoba traces kin from James Cumming or Cummngard to distant relatives. The writer Davids on Mrs Per Davidsor seeks connection, notes family ties to Minnor and Cul Ming, and invites contact at Belveders Ante Brandon Manitoba.
The notice reports that a group meeting chose officers at a rally held last week in a local area. Details on the positions or names are not fully legible in the text.
Euchre winners were announced by the Scout Guide Mothers Association with Mrs Wo Fuont and Mr M Was among top competitors. The event highlighted skill and sportsmanship across the scouting community in a friendly card competition.
John Joseph Stewart was unanimously chosen Warden of Halton County for 1940 at the inaugural session in the County Buildings. The council, with nine new members, elected its leadership and named standing committees on roads, buildings, hospitals, agriculture, and finance.
Readers find it tricky to locate the new Acton High School. It sits on the former Quantle Farm beyond Mill Street past the Ryder property. The area has few occupied lots with more building activity east of the C N R track toward the Mann farm.
Local leaders of Guides and Brownies gathered for the annual county event here. Commissioners reported on camping programs and funding while Acton Brownie Pack members and area commissioners participated in a skit and social after lunch.
Acton Minor Sports Association operates ten teams in three divisions for the current season under President Vic Masters. The three divisions include six junior teams, two seniors, and two Paperweights. Games are held Tuesday and Thursday at the arena with a busy schedule and hoped for exciting series as players provide their own skates and sticks.
Two accidents occurred on a Sunday night near Ada district. Joseph Jackson of Ungton in a Hudson hit a horse owned by A. Mclstne, causing $600 in damage to the bar area. The second crash involved William Finlay of Acton and Robert Webster on a driveway near the Trout Club, with both Tate model Fords damaged about $225. The icy road contributed to the mishap.
Annuary meeting at Acton Home and School Association in the public school auditorium heard QAC chaplain and Ontario Agricultural College lecturer share an address on The Art of Living. Mr Young spoke with anecdotes and philosophy of life. many members enjoyed floral photos, a speaker substitution, and a social half hour with coffee and doughnuts afterward.
Acton Citizens Rand announced at Monday council meeting the new executive team led by president Hing Ramsden with vice president Charles Mason, treasurer Elmer Senth, secretary, and master Alfred Per as assistant. The group was introduced by Councilor T Weick Thorn.
Teachers at Arion Public School celebrated George Mann turning 75 with after school social and joint remarks. Mann, longtime Avon school employee, has 27 years of service and many friends in Acton and school communities wishing him more healthy years and happiness.
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